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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young (8) runs
downfield in the first quarter of their NFLfootball game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November
20, 2011. At left is Giants' Dave
Tollefson (71) and at the back are Eagles' Jason Peters (71) and Todd
Herremans (79). REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Because Tollefson played under a “minimum salary benefit deal” last season -a
one-year contract for the veteran minimum that counts for less against the
salary cap- the Giants are unable to extend or renegotiate his contract under
the rules laid out in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Instead,
his current deal must be allowed to expire and he must officially become a free
agent before the team can reach out to him to discuss a new deal.

The Giants have expressed an interest in Tollefson returning, but he may
ultimately seek an opportunity for more playing time or a bump in salary.

In 16 games last season, Tollefson had 21 tackles, five sacks and two forced
fumbles as a reserve, although he did start two games because of injuries to
other players.

Tollefson is often vastly underrated due to the incredible talent that plays
around him, but as a #4 DE, he's about as valuable and talented as they come.
He's spent the last five seasons with the Giants, and has contributed both on
defense and special teams.

In 2011, he earned a base salary of $685,000 (plus $50,000 in incentives),
but only $525,000 was held against the cap."

“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” MB Rule # 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young (8) runs downfield in the first quarter of their NFLfootball game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 20, 2011. At left is Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) and at the back are Eagles' Jason Peters (71) and Todd Herremans (79). REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Because Tollefson played under a “minimum salary benefit deal” last season -a one-year contract for the veteran minimum that counts for less against the salary cap- the Giants are unable to extend or renegotiate his contract under the rules laid out in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Instead, his current deal must be allowed to expire and he must officially become a free agent before the team can reach out to him to discuss a new deal.

The Giants have expressed an interest in Tollefson returning, but he may ultimately seek an opportunity for more playing time or a bump in salary.

In 16 games last season, Tollefson had 21 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a reserve, although he did start two games because of injuries to other players.

Tollefson is often vastly underrated due to the incredible talent that plays around him, but as a #4 DE, he's about as valuable and talented as they come. He's spent the last five seasons with the Giants, and has contributed both on defense and special teams.

In 2011, he earned a base salary of $685,000 (plus $50,000 in incentives), but only $525,000 was held against the cap."

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he has found his way back on the Giants squad every season. I think he wants to be here and will get an extension from them similar to what has now. Imagine that....playing that hard, was asked to do more this season because of injuries, contributing on STs as well and being paid way less then his DL teamates. I give him huge credit. But I guess that is the life of backup in the NFL many times.

I hope he stays....

"Measure Twice......Cut Once"You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young (8) runs downfield in the first quarter of their NFLfootball game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 20, 2011. At left is Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) and at the back are Eagles' Jason Peters (71) and Todd Herremans (79). REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Because Tollefson played under a “minimum salary benefit deal” last season -a one-year contract for the veteran minimum that counts for less against the salary cap- the Giants are unable to extend or renegotiate his contract under the rules laid out in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Instead, his current deal must be allowed to expire and he must officially become a free agent before the team can reach out to him to discuss a new deal.

The Giants have expressed an interest in Tollefson returning, but he may ultimately seek an opportunity for more playing time or a bump in salary.

In 16 games last season, Tollefson had 21 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a reserve, although he did start two games because of injuries to other players.

Tollefson is often vastly underrated due to the incredible talent that plays around him, but as a #4 DE, he's about as valuable and talented as they come. He's spent the last five seasons with the Giants, and has contributed both on defense and special teams.

In 2011, he earned a base salary of $685,000 (plus $50,000 in incentives), but only $525,000 was held against the cap."

[/quote]

he has found his way back on the Giants squad every season. I think he wants to be here and will get an extension from them similar to what has now. Imagine that....playing that hard, was asked to do more this season because of injuries, contributing on STs as well and being paid way less then his DL teamates. I give him huge credit. But I guess that is the life of backup in the NFL many times.

I hope he stays....

[/quote]

Eh, for $685K a year, Id bust my *** on every down too... Its still better then the $50K he would get as a working man.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young (8) runs downfield in the first quarter of their NFLfootball game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 20, 2011. At left is Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) and at the back are Eagles' Jason Peters (71) and Todd Herremans (79). REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Because Tollefson played under a “minimum salary benefit deal” last season -a one-year contract for the veteran minimum that counts for less against the salary cap- the Giants are unable to extend or renegotiate his contract under the rules laid out in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Instead, his current deal must be allowed to expire and he must officially become a free agent before the team can reach out to him to discuss a new deal.

The Giants have expressed an interest in Tollefson returning, but he may ultimately seek an opportunity for more playing time or a bump in salary.

In 16 games last season, Tollefson had 21 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a reserve, although he did start two games because of injuries to other players.

Tollefson is often vastly underrated due to the incredible talent that plays around him, but as a #4 DE, he's about as valuable and talented as they come. He's spent the last five seasons with the Giants, and has contributed both on defense and special teams.

In 2011, he earned a base salary of $685,000 (plus $50,000 in incentives), but only $525,000 was held against the cap."

[/quote]

he has found his way back on the Giants squad every season. I think he wants to be here and will get an extension from them similar to what has now. Imagine that....playing that hard, was asked to do more this season because of injuries, contributing on STs as well and being paid way less then his DL teamates. I give him huge credit. But I guess that is the life of backup in the NFL many times.

I hope he stays....[/quote]

This guy adds value to the team. I sure hope we can bring him back to keep the depth we have on the DLine

“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” MB Rule # 1

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[quote user="Kruunch"]We'll see the truth of that when he's offered $5mil/year to be a starter by a desperate Jets team.[/quote]

no way he gets a big offer like that.........[/quote]

$5mil/year is cheap for a potential play making DE and fairly standard for a journeyman DE.

Don't be too surprised to see him get something along those lines.[/quote]

He won't get $5mill/year but I could see him at least getting a raise to be in a 3-man rotation or the "first man up" on another team. Even if it's "only" a 200k raise per year, that's a ton of money, and it's a lot more money to someone like Tolly who isn't making millions (AND MILLIONS!) of dollars.

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[quote user="Kruunch"]We'll see the truth of that when he's offered $5mil/year to be a starter by a desperate Jets team.[/quote]I'd bet with you that Tollefson doesn't get a contract that amounts to an APY of half your estimate.

Tollefson is solid depth, not a 5 mil per year pass rusher.

My body was sculpted to the proportions of Michelangelo's David.

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[quote user="gmen0820"][quote user="Kruunch"]We'll see the truth of that when he's offered $5mil/year to be a starter by a desperate Jets team.[/quote]I'd bet with you that Tollefson doesn't get a contract that amounts to an APY of half your estimate.

Tollefson is solid depth, not a 5 mil per year pass rusher.[/quote]

He is to us. As history has proven, the rest of the NFL tends to covet our roleplayers.

Guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks.

I don't always root for the Cowboys but when I do I wear my pink Jessica Simpson edition Romo jersey. (yes I lost a bet)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young (8) runs downfield in the first quarter of their NFLfootball game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 20, 2011. At left is Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) and at the back are Eagles' Jason Peters (71) and Todd Herremans (79). REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Because Tollefson played under a “minimum salary benefit deal” last season -a one-year contract for the veteran minimum that counts for less against the salary cap- the Giants are unable to extend or renegotiate his contract under the rules laid out in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Instead, his current deal must be allowed to expire and he must officially become a free agent before the team can reach out to him to discuss a new deal.

The Giants have expressed an interest in Tollefson returning, but he may ultimately seek an opportunity for more playing time or a bump in salary.

In 16 games last season, Tollefson had 21 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a reserve, although he did start two games because of injuries to other players.

Tollefson is often vastly underrated due to the incredible talent that plays around him, but as a #4 DE, he's about as valuable and talented as they come. He's spent the last five seasons with the Giants, and has contributed both on defense and special teams.

In 2011, he earned a base salary of $685,000 (plus $50,000 in incentives), but only $525,000 was held against the cap."

[/quote]

he has found his way back on the Giants squad every season. I think he wants to be here and will get an extension from them similar to what has now. Imagine that....playing that hard, was asked to do more this season because of injuries, contributing on STs as well and being paid way less then his DL teamates. I give him huge credit. But I guess that is the life of backup in the NFL many times.

I hope he stays....[/quote]

This guy adds value to the team.* I sure hope we can bring him back to keep the depth we have on the DLine
[/quote]
+1. Tolly has been a GREAT insurance policy at DE.

I'd be surprised if he did NOT get a much larger offer from someone else. Maybe not $5 mil, but at least $2 or $3 mil per year.

Comment

I am sure Tollefson will give the Giants the first, second and third opportunity to sign him when FA starts. However, unlike many prognosticators out there, Tolly could do better than a #4 position at DE on any team! In fact, he is a starter on some of these defense/pass-rush deficient teams including the likes of the Patriots, Bucs, Saints, Jags and so on. Definately a rotational and/or rotationalguy for GB, Det., etc. Granted, some of these teams are 3-4 teams and he would have some adjusting to do but he is worth more than he gets...I guess that is more my point! But, I like him here as our #4!

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see i don't really see a team offering him much and not because he isn't valuable, but more because teams want to have younger players at #4 DE that they are developing to become future starters... the only way he gets offered any kind of real deal is if some team in so desparate at DE that they would pencil him in to start Week 1 as a #2 DE